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English and Scientific names: |
Pied Crow Corvus albus |
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Number of individuals: |
1 |
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Locality: LOUISIANA: |
offshore |
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Specific Locality: |
approx.
150 miles SE of Venice |
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Date(s) when observed: |
1/5 to 1/19 [and at least
2/10--addendum], 2004 |
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Time(s) of day when observed: |
dawn to dusk |
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Reporting observer and address: |
George Broussard, Jr. 1307 East Gloria Switch Rd. Lafayette, LA 70507 |
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Light conditions: |
good to excellent |
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Other observers who independently identified the
bird(s): |
Marvin Patterson,
James Whitted |
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Distance to bird(s): |
as close as 5 feet |
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Duration of observation: |
throughout listed time frame |
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Habitat: |
offshore platform |
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Behavior of bird: |
Perched, walks and accepts food from
workers [sardines, beef, ham, etc.]. Robs fish from other birds. Kills and
eats gulls and terns. |
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Description: |
see photos |
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Voice: |
crow-like |
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Photographs
or tape recordings obtained? |
Yes, by reporter, attached |
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Identification aids: at time of
observation: |
internet |
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Notes made during the observation |
Yes |
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Are
you positive of your identification? If not, explain: |
Yes |
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Reporter: |
G.
Broussard, Jr. |
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Date and time: |
1/19/2004 |